Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 29th October 2019
Lot 120
A 19th century Portuguese silver wine taster
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £3000
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Description
A 19th century Portuguese silver wine taster,
maker's mark AF? script, Oporto 1843-53,
tapering circular form, the raised and dipped centre engraved with an armorial, diameter 11.5cm, approx. weight 2.7oz.
Provenance: The Hadad Collection, Christie's South Kensington, 5 December 2000, lot 212.
The arms are that of Kent quartering Cotter.